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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,265.98, 792,371.43 and 173,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,265.98, 792,371.43 and 173,233.26 is: 259,840.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,265.98 : 792,371.43 = 173,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,265.98/792,371.43 = 173,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,265.98x = 792,371.43 × 173,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,265.98x = 137,265,085,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,265,085,949.76/528,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,840.86

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